Mizoram Population Census data 2011

Mizoram Population 2011

As per details from Census 2011, Mizoram has population of 10.97 Lakhs, an increase from figure of 8.89 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Mizoram as per 2011 census is 1,097,206 of which male and female are 555,339 and 541,867 respectively. In 2001, total population was 888,573 in which males were 459,109 while females were 429,464.

The total population growth in this decade was 23.48 percent while in previous decade it was 29.18 percent. The population of Mizoram forms 0.09 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.09 percent.

Mizoram

Mizoram is one of the north eastern states of India, and like its sister states its rich in every aspect of nature and culture. Dense forests, lush green hills and lots of bamboo everywhere, pristine waterfalls and transparent lakes present great tourism opportunities. Spreading of a small population of about 10 lakhs over an area of 20000 kilometer square, has led to a low population density of about 50 per kilometer square, which makes Mizoram the third state in India with the lowest population density, as shown by the Mizoram state census done in 2011. The density has increased in last 10 years. Population growth rate, however, has decreased by approximately 10%, and currently stands at about 20%. The percentage of literate population is in the 90's, and has also been subjected to positive increment. Increase in female literacy is more than double of that in males.

The gender ratio has also undergone a positive change and is increasing slowly. The child sex ratio, on the other hand, has significantly increased. The distribution of population is equal in rural and urban areas. In urban areas, the gender ratio has a perfect a score, which means there are as many females as males. Literacy in urban areas is naturally high. The official language Mizo is widely spoken in the state of Mizoram, which is the language of the hill folks. English is also widely used, as is the case with most north eastern states of India. Aizwal is the main city in Mizoram and it's also the state capital. As with most of the land, bamboo has found its way in Mizoram's culture as well. The exclusive dance forms of Mizoram use bamboo for a special effect. The attires of Mizo people are colorful kimono style drapes with native beaded jewelry. All in all, the state presents a great blend of cultures.

Capital City

The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Mizoram is Aizawl.
The languages spoken in the Mizoram state includes Mizo. In total Mizoram (MZ) state comprises 8 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Mizoram state is MZ.

Mizoram Literacy Rate 2011

Literacy rate in Mizoram has seen upward trend and is 91.33 percent as per 2011 population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 93.35 percent while female literacy is at 89.27 percent. In 2001, literacy rate in Mizoram stood at 88.80 percent of which male and female were 90.72 percent and 86.75 percent literate respectively.

In actual numbers, total literates in Mizoram stands at 848,175 of which males were 438,529 and females were 409,646.

Mizoram Density 2011

Total area of Mizoram is 21,081 sq. km. Density of Mizoram is 52 per sq km which is lower than national average 382 per sq km. In 2001, density of Mizoram was 42 per sq km, while nation average in 2001 was 324 per sq km.

Mizoram Sex Ratio

Sex Ratio in Mizoram is 976 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per census 2011. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 935 per 1000 males in Mizoram.

Mizoram 2015 Population

What is the population of Mizoram in 2015 ? The question though legimate has no correct answer. The last census of Mizoram was done in 2011 and next would be in 2021. But we can do projection of future Mizoram 2017 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year

Projected Population

2011

1,097,206

10.97 Lakhs

2012

1,120,689

11.21 Lakhs

2013

1,144,194

11.44 Lakhs

2014

1,167,713

11.68 Lakhs

2015

1,191,235

11.91 Lakhs

2016

1,214,751

12.15 Lakhs

2017

1,238,251

12.38 Lakhs

2018

1,261,728

12.62 Lakhs

2019

1,285,170

12.85 Lakhs

2020

1,285,170

13.09 Lakhs

2021

1,285,170

13.32 Lakhs

Mizoram Table Data

Description

2011

2001

Approximate Population

10.97 Lakhs

8.89 Lakh

Actual Population

1,097,206

888,573

Male

555,339

459,109

Female

541,867

429,464

Population Growth

23.48%

29.18%

Percantage of total Population

0.09%

0.09%

Sex Ratio

976

935

Child Sex Ratio

970

964

Density/km2

52

42

Density/mi2

135

109

Area(Km2)

21,081

21,081

Area mi2

8,139

8,139

Total Child Population (0-6 Age)

168,531

143,734

Male Population (0-6 Age)

85,561

73,176

Female Population (0-6 Age)

82,970

70,558

Literacy

91.33 %

88.80 %

Male Literacy

93.35 %

90.72 %

Female Literacy

89.27 %

86.75 %

Total Literate

848,175

661,445

Male Literate

438,529

350,105

Female Literate

409,646

311,340

Mizoram Religious Data

Christianity is most popular religion in Mizoram with 87.16 % of state population following the same.
Hinduism is second most popular religion in Mizoram state with 2.75 % following it.
In Mizoram state, Islam is followed by 1.35 %, Jainism by 0.03 %, Buddhism by 8.51 % and Sikhism by 0.03 %. Around 0.07 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.09 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.

Description

Population

Percentage

Christian

956,331

87.16 %

Buddhist

93,411

8.51 %

Hindu

30,136

2.75 %

Muslim

14,832

1.35 %

Not Available

1,026

0.09 %

Other Religion

808

0.07 %

Jain

376

0.03 %

Sikh

286

0.03 %

Mizoram Urban/Rural Population 2011

Mizoram Urban Population 2011

Out of total population of Mizoram, 52.11% people live in urban regions. The total figure of population living in urban areas is 571,771 of which 286,204 are males and while remaining 285,567 are females. The urban population in the last 10 years has increased by 52.11 percent.

Sex Ratio in urban regions of Mizoram was 998 females per 1000 males. For child (0-6) sex ratio the figure for urban region stood at 974 girls per 1000 boys. Total children (0-6 age) living in urban areas of Mizoram were 75,147. Of total population in urban region, 13.14 % were children (0-6).

Average Literacy rate in Mizoram for Urban regions was 97.63 percent in which males were 97.98% literate while female literacy stood at 97.02%. Total literates in urban region of Mizoram were 484,841.

Mizoram Rural Population 2011

Of the total population of Mizoram state, around 47.89 percent live in the villages of rural areas. In actual numbers, males and females were 269,135 and 256,300 respectively. Total population of rural areas of Mizoram state was 525,435. The population growth rate recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 47.89%.

In rural regions of Mizoram state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 952 while same for the child (0-6 age) was 966 girls per 1000 boys. In Mizoram, 93,384 children (0-6) live in rural areas. Child population forms 17.77 percent of total rural population.

In rural areas of Mizoram, literacy rate for males and female stood at 88.16 % and 75.23 %. Average literacy rate in Mizoram for rural areas was 84.10 percent. Total literates in rural areas were 363,334.